Barista Basics Course – Ballarat, Victoria

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Monthly sessions – click above to check availability and book your spot.

Looking for a barista course in Ballarat that teaches real world espresso skills (not box ticking)? Our Barista Basics course is a hands on, small group session designed to build confidence making better coffee at home, in the office, or in a cafe environment.

This is a barista skills course taught by Marcus, who has 20 years of coffee-industry experience across Australia and around the world.

Course Details

• Duration: 2 hours
• Group size: Limited to 4 people
• Price: $125 per person
• Location: 5/10 Builders Close, Wendouree (Ballarat), Victoria
• Parking: Plenty of parking in the factory complex
• Age: Generally 16+ (contact us if booking a younger participant)

Who This Barista Course Is For

• Aspiring baristas wanting correct foundations
• New baristas wanting to improve technique and consistency
• Home coffee enthusiasts wanting better espresso and milk texture
• Office teams with a coffee machine who want reliable results
• Cafe owners or staff wanting to brush up on the fundamentals

What You Will Learn

• Espresso fundamentals: what affects flavour, strength, and extraction
• Espresso brewing: the key variables and how to control them
• Distribution and tamping: habits that reduce channeling
• Milk steaming: texture, temperature, and control
• Pouring basics: learn to pour milk confidently
• Cleaning and maintenance: daily routines to keep equipment running well

Hands On Practice

This is practical training. Every attendee will pull shots, steam milk, practice pouring, and learn correct cleaning routines.

What Is Included

• Unlimited coffee during the session
• Inglenook Dairy milk and alternative milks
• Printed course notes to take home

Equipment Used

• Commercial espresso machines
• PUQ Press auto tamp plus manual tamping
• A range of grinders from single dose to prosumer to commercial

Private Group Barista Training – Ballarat and Regional Victoria

We can also organise private group training for staff at our factory or at your office or cafe across Ballarat and regional Victoria. All staff hold Working With Children Checks.

Questions?

Email us and we will help you choose the right session or organise a private booking.

Barista Course FAQs

Is this an accredited barista course?

No. This is a non accredited barista skills course focused on practical espresso and milk technique.

Do I need experience?

No experience is required. The course is tailored to the participants on the day.

Do I get a certificate?

No. We focus on skill and confidence rather than certificates or assessment.

Will I actually use the machine?

Yes. Every attendee pulls shots, steams milk, practices pouring, and learns cleaning routines.

Is this a job placement course?

No. This course is skills focused only and does not include job placement or an employment pathway.